January 25: Penguins in the Antarctic

During the winter of 2015 – 2016, when the Larsen 3 ice-shelf was still intact on the Antarctic Peninsula, my son and I had the adventure of a lifetime! We went on an expedition to the Falkland Islands, the South Georgia Islands, the Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. During the voyage we saw seven different types of penguins and many other birds and mammals. I am excited to share our sightings and experiences, and a little info about the region with you.

Thursday, January 25

7:00 pm: Socialize with coffee and cookies

7:30 pm: A brief MRVAC business meeting followed by the featured speaker.

Where: Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd E, Bloomington. Take Hwy 494 to 34th Ave. Go south to American Blvd; turn left and go 2 blocks. Center will be on your right. Enter through the door at the middle of the building.

Public Transit: Accessible by METRO Blue line (Hiawatha light rail). The Visitor Center is a couple of blocks east of the American Boulevard stop.